Sex roles and power relationships in supervision.

Abstract

This article deals with the role of the supervisor based on gender issues. Issues in supervision of practitioners with a feminist perspective are explored, as well as how supervisors can assist the practitioner who has managerial aspirations. The role of supervision in dealing with stress and gender is explored."Paternalism is male domination without a contract." (Sennett, 1980. p. 54

Exploring Connections Between Theory and Practice: Stories From Fieldwork Supervisors

“…The sample was limited to female supervisors, as they represent approximately 94% (Sabonis-Chafee & Hussey, 1998) of practitioners in occupational therapy and are, therefore, the primary providers of supervision. Additionally, there is evidence that men and women approach supervision in different ways (Gilbert & Rossman, 1992;Munson, 1987), and this study did not have the scope to include this factor. They were all graduates of the same University, had an average of 6 years of experience in occupational therapy, and had supervised a range of 5 to 10 Level II occupational therapy students.…”

Gender‐related events in psychotherapy supervision: Female trainee perspectives

“…A number of writers have suggested that supervisors incorporate gender issues when assisting trainees with conceptualizations (Ault-Riche, 1988;Bernstein, 1993;Ellis & Robbins, 1993;Holloway & Wolleat, 1994;Munson, 1987;Nelson, 1997;Stevens-Smith, 1995;Taylor, 1994;Twohey & Volker, 1993). In addition, there are a number of empirically based studies that examine gender dynamics within the context of supervision (Gatmon et al, 2001;Granello et al, 1997;Martinez et al, 1999;Nelson & Holloway, 1990;Sells et al, 1997).…”

Listening for the Voices of Care and Justice in Counselor Supervision

“…Traditionally, the supervisory relationship has been considered hierarchical. Feminists, however, stress the importance of equality or even reversing the power relationship in certain instances (Munson, 1987). For example, Annette Brodsky (1980) encouraged female counseling students to instruct male supervisors by talking about how their own experiences as women in a patriarchal culture may parallel the problem areas of their clients.…”

“…Conversely, when women supervise men other difficulties occur. For example, men may resist "subordination" by women (Munson, 1987) or expect female supervisors to be particularly nurturing (Brodsky, 1980). Munson (1987) accused counseling and psychology of lagging behind other disciplines in investigating and documenting expectations and performance based on gender role stereotypes of women and men.…”

“…For example, men may resist "subordination" by women (Munson, 1987) or expect female supervisors to be particularly nurturing (Brodsky, 1980). Munson (1987) accused counseling and psychology of lagging behind other disciplines in investigating and documenting expectations and performance based on gender role stereotypes of women and men. Research in business and management has demonstrated that both women and men may stereotype women as possessing characteristics inappropriate for management positions, although in studies of actual performance, no differences have been found.…”